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Irish Golf Tourism ‘On Par’ with Best at Scandinavian Mixed Tournament

Tourism Ireland attended the Scandinavian Mixed golf tournament at Vasatorps Golf Club in southern Sweden over the weekend, together with three tourism companies from the island of Ireland – Killeen Castle, G Golf Ireland and Visit Derry. One of the DP World Tour’s annual golf...

Fexco Expands PACE Sustainability Analytics Product to Airports and Corporate Tourism

PACE – the sustainability data and analytics product suite of Kerry-based fintech and payments giant Fexco - has launched PACE Data Services; a new product specifically for corporate travel purposes. The new product suite provides insights for the airport and corporate travel sectors to measure, manage and mitigate their...

Limerick Travel’s Tony Brazil Awarded Prestigious ‘Order of Isabella’ Honour for Contribution to Spanish Tourism

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Tony Brazil, of Limerick Travel, has been awarded the prestigious The Order of Isabella civil order of chivalry and honour by the Spanish Ambassador to Ireland. The award is for Mr Brazil's contribution to tourism in Spain, and serving for over 30 years as Spanish...

Stranded Passengers Urged to Check with Airlines Over Travel Updates, as Palma de Mallorca Reopens After Flood

Mallorca’s Palma Airport has reopened today, following yesterday’s freak storm which brought about flash flooding, but stranded passengers are being urged to check with their airlines regarding travel updates. Palma de Mallorca Airport temporarily closed on Tuesday due to heavy rainfall of up to 74...

Visit California Announces Reopening of Highway 1 Access to Big Sur

Visit California has announced that the section of Highway 1 that allows access to Big Sur, Monterey, has reopened. Visit California President and CEO, Caroline Beteta said: "Visit California is thrilled to celebrate that travellers can freely explore Big Sur as the summer travel season...

Slane Tourism Launches New Visitor Website

Slane Tourism has officially launched its new website, www.visitslane.ie. This comprehensive and user-friendly website aims to showcase the best of Slane, providing valuable information for both locals and visitors about the village’s attractions, accommodations, and activities. The launch event, recently held at the Conyngham Arms...

Supplier Spotlight: 10 Reasons To Book With Flexible Autos & Competition

At Flexible Autos, we pride ourselves on being Ireland’s favourite and award-winning car rental broker, offering unparalleled convenience and choice. Whether it’s a family holiday, business trips, or solo adventures, offering your customers car hire in the booking process offers them unrivalled freedom and...

Travel Suppliers Network (TSN) to Announce Winner Of Grand Prize On Friday 14 June

The Travel Suppliers Network (TSN) are giving away an exclusive opportunity for you to win a trip of a lifetime for two to the breathtaking Maldives, with a stopover in the vibrant city of Abu Dhabi, and the winner will be announced on Friday...

Dublin Airport Submits Planning Application For New “Plane-Spotting” Facility

Dublin Airport has today submitted a planning application to create a new dedicated viewing area for the public to watch planes take off and land on the airport’s runways. The proposed Aircraft Observation Facility will be located on the site of the current informal airport...

Visit Isle of Man Appoints Melanie Allen Marketing and Communications Director

Visit Isle of Man has appointed Melanie Allen to the newly-created role of Director of Marketing and Communications. The newly created role is designed to elevate the Island’s visitor proposition, aligning with the Isle of Man’s 10-year strategy, ‘Our Island, Our Future’. The appointment signals...

Tourism Ireland CEO, Alice Mansergh, Confirmed as Key Speaker for ITIC 2024 Annual Conference

Tourism Ireland chief executive Alice Mansergh has been confirmed as a keynote speaker at this year’s ITIC (Irish Tourism Industry Confederation) annual conference in September. From 2018 to 2023, Ms Mansergh served on the Board of Fáilte Ireland – the National Tourism Development Authority –...

Luxury Tour Operator Unforgettable Croatia Reports Best Ever Launch Period

Unforgettable Croatia – the specialist luxury small ship cruise operator and largest luxury tour operator for the country - has reported its best ever launch period, with the 2025 season currently trading ahead of all previous years.The company has seen a 14% increase in...

Discover Valencia – EU Green Capital 2024

Valencia, a city steeped in rich history and culture, has long been a favourite destination for travellers. 2024 marks a special year for the Spanish beach city, as it has been honoured with the prestigious title of EU Green Capital. This accolade is a testament...

Cunard Sees Record Bookings for New ‘Queen Anne’ Ship

Cunard has announced record-breaking bookings following the highly anticipated launch of its new ship Queen Anne. The 3,000-guest vessel set sail on a historic maiden voyage on 3 May before returning to her homeport of Southampton on 24 May to begin her celebratory British Isles...

Aer Lingus Opens Talks with Pilots as Pay Dispute Drags On and Strike Threat Looms

Aer Lingus is meeting pilots to begin talks about the ongoing pay dispute at the airline. Aer Lingus pilots aligned to the IALPA (Irish Airline Pilots’ Association) trade union have been seeking a near 24% pay rise and recently voted against a 9.25% interim increase...

PATA: Some Asian Destinations May Not Fully Recover to Pre-Covid Tourism Levels Until 2026

A number of Asia-Pacific tourist destinations may not fully recover to pre-pandemic levels until the end of 2026, according to the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). According to PATA destinations such as Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Vietnam and Macau are suffering due to Chinese...

Travel Tip Tuesday with Nord Security

Stay safe: Experts warn about dangers of sharing vacation pics on social mediaCybersecurity experts give advice on how to enjoy a vacation without putting your home and data at risk.  According to cybersecurity experts, sharing too much information on social media while being away...

Vox Group Ireland Hosts Travel Media Lunch to Celebrate 3rd Season in Ireland and New Partnership

Vox Group Ireland hosted a lunch in Crudo Restaurant in Sandymount to celebrate its third season with operations in Ireland and the beginning of a new partnership as Sharon Jordan and Massimo Primerano become directors of Vox in Ireland. The presentation led by Massimo Primerano...

UK Regional Airports Temporarily Reinstate Carry-On Liquid Restrictions

A number of smaller regional UK airports have temporarily reinstated restrictions on carry-on liquid allowances at the security gate. Newcastle Airport, Leeds-Bradford, London City Airport, Aberdeen, London Southend and Teeside Airport have reimposed the 100ml limit on liquid in carry-on baggage. The UK’s transport ministry said...

Travel Nevada Anticipating ‘Significant’ Tourism Boost from Aer Lingus and Others’ New Routes

Travel Nevada has said it expects a “significant” tourism boost, this year, on the back of Aer Lingus and other airlines launching new direct transatlantic routes to Las Vegas. Aer Lingus, Virgin Atlantic and Norse Atlantic Airways have launched Irish and UK direct routes to...

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